Cork Airport Raises 2022 Passenger Estimates
Cork Airport is expected to be the first State-owned airport to fully recover to pre-pandemic passenger numbers.
The Daa – which operates both Cork and Dublin airports – has said that Cork Airport has upwardly revised its passenger projections for the current year.
It now...
APT launches 2023 Asia Cruise with Savings of up to €3,860 Per Couple
APT has launched its 2023 Asia river cruise and tour programme with savings of up to €3,860 per couple. The largest operator destined for Asia, by volume, APT will offer two luxury Mekong cruises, and its four-star brand Travelmarvel will offer four flexible itineraries...
Ten Fresh Bucket-List Suggestions for 2022: ‘The Year of Travel’
If the widespread chaos at international airports has proved one thing – it is that, with the relaxation of Covid restrictions, demand for overseas travel is back with a bang; and luxury is high on the list of priorities for many travellers. With that...
Top 10 Cancellations in Europe – No Irish Airlines in Sight
Leading travel intelligence provider Mabrian has analysed data relating to European airline scheduling over the last few weeks in response to the operational challenges that many are facing – comparing how many flights were scheduled on June 14 to operate between July 1 and 15, compared to scheduled...
Princess Cruises’ Sales Director, Rachel Poultney Moves to PR Company
Rachel Poultney, Princess Cruises’ UK and Ireland sales and commercial director, is leaving the cruise line after nine years.
Ms Poultney, will join the public relations company PR42, joining her former colleague David Sanders, who set up the company two years ago. Mr Sanders was previously...
Universally Excited About What’s Next
Check out what's racing down the tracks for 2023's summer season Stateside. ITTN's Fionn Davenport interviews Dennis Quinn, Senior Vice President of Sales, Universal Studios at IPW 2022.
Waiting with Bated Breath? I am!
Universal Studios Hollywood will open Super Nintendo World in early...
SWISS Widens its Range of Winter Flights to Become More Extensive than Before Pandemic
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will be expanding its portfolio of destinations this winter. SWISS will provide services from Zurich and Geneva to 93 destinations – a wider range of points than were served in the winter before the pandemic, though with fewer frequencies....
NFT-based Platform Pinktada Introduces a Blockchain Reservation System with Casa de Campo
NFT-based platform Pinktada is shaking up the hotel and travel industry, with the launch of an innovative new blockchain technology reservation system in partnership with Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic.
ITTN recently wrote about the 'new standard in luxury' premier spaces at Casa...
Three ‘Sister’ Tech Companies Now Running Under Vibe Tech
Vibe – the leading international provider of booking technology solutions to the travel industry – has confirmed a long-term partnership powering the technology of three 'sister' brands: luxury online travel agency Travel Seen; the online travel agency for golfers Find A Golf Break; and the travel management...
‘Dallas’ Star Patrick Duffy To Trace Irish Roots and Film Experience for US Television
US actor Patrick Duffy – who famously played Bobby Ewing in ‘Dallas’ – is in Ireland, this week, tracing his Irish roots for a new TV series set to air in the US and promote Ireland to an American audience.
Duffy is filming the series...
Tourism Ireland Scoops Major Travel Award in Canada
Tourism Ireland has been named Best Tourist Board across Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Canada’s prestigious Agents’ Choice Awards.
It is the third year in a row Tourism Ireland has won the award and it beat stiff competition from 25 competitor tourist boards...
Saudi Arabia Set for Fastest Growth in Rapidly Recovering Middle East Tourism Market
Saudi Arabia is tipped to be the fastest growing tourism market in the Middle East over the next 10 years.
The Kingdom’s tourism sector is expected to grow by around 11% per annum over the coming decade - more than six times the annual growth...
Become a Pure Michigan Expert and Win a Trip to The Great Lakes State
Interested in becoming more knowledgable about the Great Lakes, Mississippi River and the city of Detroit?
Pure Michigan has teamed with Travel Uni to create a course which helps travel professionals learn about Michigan.
The course can be completed in about 20 minutes, and it will...
Happy Fourth of July to Everyone!
Sending love, happiness and hope on the USA's day of independence. Wherever you are in the world, may you be welcomed with a warm smile and open arms.
Love from the Team at ITTN.
Stay #ittnswitchedon for our USA coverage this week! Don't forget, you...
Supplier of the Week: Sunway Holidays
Chief Executive of Sunway Holidays, Mary Denton has a message to share with travel agents nationwide this week.
''Sunway want to take this opportunity to thank the trade for their continued support. While it’s great to be back selling it’s certainly not without the challenges we...
Australia Scraps Digital Passenger Declaration
Australia is set to lift all Covid restrictions for international arrivals from midnight on Wednesday.
Clare O’Neill, Australia's Minister for Home Affairs confirmed, on Sunday, that the Digital Passenger Declaration would be removed.
The new law is set to commence on July 6.
The decision is based...
Rising Air Fares Not Denting Travel Demand as Summer Recovery Continues
Rising air fares are not dampening passenger demand for international air travel, while city breaks are lagging beach holidays in the popularity stakes as tourism continues to recover, new research shows.
Global air travel is on course to recover to 65% of the levels it...
The European Cities Named the Best Gay Party Spots
To celebrate Pride Month, premium drinks website, The Bottle Club have explored the internet to discover the most inclusive and LGBTQ+-friendly destinations in Europe.
First up on the list is Prague. Prague is known for being gay-friendly, with a comprehensive set of anti-discrimination laws in...
SAS Pilots Go on Strike as Mediation Talks Continue
Members of the SAS Scandinavia pilots’ unions have been called out on strike.
The strike has resulted in cancelations across the SAS flight schedule and thousands of travellers are affected.
Since the notice of conflict was delivered on June 9, mediation between the pilots’ unions...
Ryanair Monthly Passenger Numbers Top 16 Million People
Ryanair carried nearly 16 million passengers across more than 88,500 flights around Europe last month, latest traffic figures from the airline show.
The latest monthly figures also show Ryanair’s planes were virtually full, with its load factor – measuring how many seats were actually filled,...
